Huníades Urbina-Medina

Dr. Huníades Urbina-Medina is a prominent Venezuelan pediatrician and former president of Venezuela’s National Medicine Academy. He has been a vocal advocate for the dire state of the country's healthcare system, which has been in decline since the late 1990s. Urbina-Medina emphasizes the critical shortages of medical resources and the need for significant investment to improve healthcare infrastructure, especially in the wake of natural disasters like the recent earthquakes. His insights reflect the struggles faced by medical professionals in Venezuela, where patients often lack access to basic medical supplies and treatment.